PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
FON FON CHINESE CUSINE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 16, 2020
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License #2621839
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 30-LBS OF RAW SHRIMP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF , 64.0F, AND 67.0F INSIDE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAINED COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WAS REMOVED BY ( PIC) AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $60.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX (2)- 40-LB PANS OF CHICKEN AT 29.0F BEING IMPROPERLY UNTHAWED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO UNTHAWED INSIDE COOLER.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX (2)- 40-LB PANS OF CHICKEN AT 29.0F BEING IMPROPERLY UNTHAWED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO UNTHAWED INSIDE COOLER.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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